Daddy Calls Me Man (Richard Jackson Books (Orchard))

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Inspired by his family experiences and his parents' paintings, a young boy creates four poems.

Series: Richard Jackson Books (Orchard)

Paperback: 32 pages

Publisher: Scholastic Inc. (September 1, 2000)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 0531071758

ISBN-13: 978-0531071755

Product Dimensions: 0.2 x 8.8 x 10.2 inches

Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)

Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (27 customer reviews)

Best Sellers Rank: #67,156 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #163 in Books > Children's Books > Geography & Cultures > Multicultural Stories > African-American #268 in Books > Children's Books > Arts, Music & Photography > Art #2643 in Books > Children's Books > Growing Up & Facts of Life > Family Life

Age Range: 2 - 5 years

Grade Level: Preschool - Kindergarten

Rich in word and imaginary true to many African American families, this book feels like a peek in the window of homes I know. My husband calls our sons "man." "Sister" is what we call the oldest of my sisters. I love watching my boys play in Daddy's shoes. Everything a good children's book on families should be--real sounding words and true pictures that make a connection to someone's life.

Daddy Calls Me ManDaddy Calls Me Man written by Angela Johnson and illustrated by Rhonda Mitchell depicts a happy, functioning family. The cover shows Noah and Ad sharing a deep belly laugh which appeals to the reader and makes one want to turn the page for more.The illustrations are wonderful, full of energy and radiating emotion. The story opens with a spread of shoes: “Big shoes… all I want is big shoes.” Clearly the little boy aspires to fill his papa’s big shoes. Noah imagines many ways in which he can walk in shoes.At day’s end nestled under his bed covers, Noah peers at the moon, thinking big thoughts “Asking why…” Perhaps he trying to figure out how to make room for his new baby sister. The story concludes with a spread featuring the boy standing beside his father who is seated at an easel. Obviously, dad is an artist, Behind them on the wall are several of the illustrations that appeared throughout the story. This is a delightful surprise which explains the various “styles” of art that grace the pages. Daddy Calls Me Man evokes a warm and tender mood that captures the blessing of family. --Gayle H. Swift, "ABC, Adoption & Me: A Multicultural Picture Book"magnifying-lens-AQ.2-161x300Adoption-attuned Lens: This story pictures an African-American family that is happy and successful. It is not an “issues” book. It’s simply about joyful moments in the ordinary parts of a family’s days. The dad is an artist–a novel choice of occupation to be included in a children’s story. One of the things I like best about this book is that it shows a family being happy, being ordinary. This is an important message to children of color. All too often the stories focus exclusively on the struggle, on poverty, on the urban experience. It is refreshing to see this family of color simply being family.–Gayle H. Swift, “ABC, Adoption & Me: A Multicultural Picture Book”

I hate to give this book 2 stars but the last page says 'daddy calls me man.' The rest of the story is about the little boy's interaction with his other family members. I have 3 sons. I was hoping for a story about a father son relationship. I bought this book hastily based on a Facebook recommendation (so many people said it was so good). I admit that I did not read the details of the story...I plan to give this book to someone who may find it more relevant.

I purchased this for my friend's son because she was struggling to find books with black characters. I bough this book and five others along with James Baldwin's, Fire Next Time and sent them all in a package with a letter for her son to open when he turns 13. Each year, I'll be purchasing a plethora of books with characters that look like him that also teach him his heritage and this book was included in the first package I sent him, which was a huge hit! I'm so excited to find more books like this to send to my friend's precious son! So grateful to have found this!

I find this book for all age groups. It makes you feel that you are there watching this child.

This book is very deep, especially for those men out there that are raising their boys to be men. This is a book to have in your collection.

I am using a new writing program this year in my class called "Being a Writer". Each week I read them a new story and it is used to stimulate writing. This story, with its gorgeous oil illustrations, and warm family relationships, is an excellent way to introduce to the children the idea of writing about someone in their family who is very special to them. When I was done reading it and discussing it, I broached this topic to them. I asked every student who they were chosing to write about and discovered that they could hardly wait to get started! I am looking forward to reading what they wrote! This book truly lends itself to many discussions about family life and I highly recommend it!Daddy Calls Me Man (Richard Jackson Books (Orchard))

Daddy Calls Me Man! A lot of thought went into the delivery of this book, easily read for children with fun illustrations and captures the entire family. I am delighted with the book especially including an older girl sibling made it perfect for my grandchildren.

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